Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant; Effective

Position: Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
SUMMARY

The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant assists the Early Childhood Exceptional Education and General Early Childhood Education Teacher with instruction and medically relevant support for students with disabilities. This position assists with academic and functional curriculum. The Early Childhood Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant may provide adult support with daily living skills and enhancement of present levels of performance, behavioral support, and reinforcement of therapy goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

AND

Completion of an AZ Dept. of Education-approved Academic Assessment Test OR Associate's (or higher) degree OR Two-years (60 Semester-Hour credits) of study at an institute of higher learning

Two years of experience working with youth or children

Computer skills, to include the ability to use email

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Copy of diploma, transcripts or test results must be submitted at time of application

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

CPR and First Aid Certification - Certification must be maintained current during course of employment

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization

Documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening test, administered within 12 months before the start date; or if a candidate has had a positive test, a written statement signed and dated by a health care provider within six months before the start date stating candidate is free from infectious active tuberculosis. A negative tuberculosis screening test is required every 12 months of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Special Education experience

Experience working with children with disabilities

Experience working with children or adults in a vocational setting

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

Must complete Student Intervention Techniques (SIT) training within 6 months of hire

Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS-Provider r

A minimum of six units of formal Early Childhood training classes required OR must be willing to enroll in courses.

COMMENTS

Effective:  SCHOOL YEAR

Location:

Exceptional Education Department - District Wide - Sites May Vary

Classification:
White Collar

Work Calendar: 9 month

CURRENT VACANCIES:

This is a list of current Exceptional Education Teacher Assistant vacancies, listed alphabetically by site with FTE. The list is subject to change daily:

* Miles Exploratory Learning Center
-Broadway & Highland Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

* Whitmore Elementary School - Glenn & Craycroft Area - 1 position available - .88 FTE - 7 hours per day

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.?

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.